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Friday, April 11

A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea.
Some Americans who rely on Medicaid to pay for their health care don’t realize their insurance is funded by that very program, which congressional Republicans are looking to shrink. One reason is that state programs aren’t always called “Medicaid.” Many states have rebranded their programs with consumer-friendly names such as SoonerCare in Oklahoma, Apple Health in Washington, Medi-Cal in California or TennCare in Tennessee. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Brandon Bell)

WA leaders decry Trump’s plan to withhold funds from sanctuary cities, states
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s “working on papers” to halt all federal funding for any state with sanctuary cities — a category that would include Washington. Washington is home to municipalities that have declared themselves sanctuary cities, such as Olympia and Seattle. The Keep Washington Working Act, Washington’s sanctuary-state law, broadly hampers local law enforcement from helping with federal immigration-enforcement efforts. Continue reading at The Olympian. (The Bee)

Washington among top states for women in local office
Washington is one of only a handful of U.S. states where more than 40% of municipal officeholders are women, a new report finds. The big picture: The Evergreen State now ranks sixth when it comes to gender parity among locally elected officials, per the report released last month by the Center for Women and Politics at Rutgers University. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios Visuals)

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Axios
Amtrak Cascades service restored, but with fewer seats
Washington among top states for women in local office

Capital Press
Industry advocate sees war on natural gas flaming out
WSU emeritus professor: ‘Deep worry’ amid researcher firings, budget cuts

The Daily News
Bus service between Longview-Kelso and Rainier to start this summer
Seasonal water releases for young salmon start at Bonneville Dam amid national political turbulence

Everett Herald
Everett council to vote on budget amendment

Kitsap Sun
Money lessons — and $200 — draw kids to this annual spring break class

News Tribune
Ex-Tacoma police chief got big payout to resign. City leaders won’t comment
WA leaders decry Trump’s plan to withhold funds from sanctuary cities, states
Opinion: Eid in Washington: Steps toward inclusion and equity (Salahuddin)
Opinion: I spent 16 years in solitary confinement. This is what it did to me

New York Times
Warren Urges S.E.C. to Investigate Trading Around Trump’s Tariff Pause
Trump Is Threatening School Funding. Here’s What Families Should Know.

Olympian
WA leaders decry Trump’s plan to withhold funds from sanctuary cities, states
Opinion: Budget savings for Washington state will cut health care access for state employees

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson sets short-term rental rules
Rebates offered for e-bikes through April 23
Partnership discussion may violate state law
Port Townsend school district may seek $90M bond

Puget Sound Business Journal
FIFA sweetens deal for Seattle as Club World Cup host
Tariffs are transforming the economy. Here’s how to navigate them.

Seattle Times
B.C. to ax U.S. contracts, pushing back in trade spat
Trump promised mass deportations. Is that happening in WA?
WA Senate votes to cap rents, but not before making big changes (Shewmake, Liias, Alvarado, Cleveland, Scott)

Spokesman Review
Spokane COPS will continue to receive city funding – but much less
‘Global race for AI dominance’ could start at Eastern WA nuclear site
The IRS will turn over immigrant tax records to ICE, raising legal questions and concern in Washington
Former Washington Secretary of Health Mary Selecky, who stayed in Colville for the job, has died: ‘She loved this place until the moment she passed’
Opinion: Why are working families Gov. Ferguson’s first resort?

Tri-City Herald
See old hospital’s rebirth into a place where struggling Tri-Citians can start over

Vashon Beachcomber
Opinion: Keep fighting for ferries, Vashon (Nance, Thomas, Fitzgibbon, Alvarado)

Washington Post
Tariffs could cost them. They’re still standing by Trump.
China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 125 percent as trade war deepens
Massive cuts to NASA science proposed in early White House budget plan
Why a government expert is optimistic about the country‘s ability to rebuild

WA State Standard
A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea.
WA Senate raises proposed cap on rent increases, sending bill back to House (Shewmake, Lovick, Alvarado, Cleveland, Berg, Pedersen)
Bills on school inclusivity, AI and rent fixing among casualties in WA Legislature (Nobles, Parshley, Farivar, Liias)

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
WA lawmaker proposes tax on dating apps to fund domestic violence survivor programs (Davis)

KUOW Public Radio
Rent caps close to becoming law in WA, despite divisions among Democrats (Alvarado, Shewmake, Liias, Cleveland)
West Coast governors: We will defend our climate policies against Trump attack
King County sees ‘crush’ of evictions as renters struggle to rebound from pandemic, inflation

KXLY (ABC)
WSDOT addresses loud drilling in East Wenatchee
Washington legislature passes restrictions on out-of-state military forces (Mena)
Community workshop to help WSDOT select the design of the North Spokane Corridor

NW Public Radio
La región de Tri-Cities quiere saber cómo el clima afecta su vida
Washington state workers voice opposition to proposed budget cuts
Ocean conditions mixed for salmon, leading to average salmon returns

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Larsen warns US citizens could be next to have their rights trampled
Americans, Canadians shake hands at the border in show of ‘longstanding friendship’

MyNorthwest
March supporting a wealth tax scheduled in Bellevue (Pedersen)
Legislation capping rent increases makes its furthest progress yet in WA after passing in Senate (Shewmake)

The Stranger
Slog AM: Trump Takes Funding from Washington State Libraries, Gov. Ferguson Ratfinking State Employees, Katy Perry Does Space
Slog AM: China Hits US with 125% Tariffs, Seattle City Light Investigation Reveals Wild Culture, NYC Helicopter Crash Kills 6 (Liias)

The Urbanist
Trump Shreds Social Safety Net, Creating Perfect Storm for Homelessness
Op-Ed: Washington Landlords Spending Big, Playing Dirty to Block Rent Stabilization

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Pre-spring-break Friday

Thursday, April 10

WA union marches into state Capitol as budget bargaining boils over
Escalating tensions around cuts for Washington’s budget and potential furloughs boiled over Wednesday afternoon as hundreds of workers stormed into the state Capitol building to pick a fight. The group is at loggerheads with Gov. Bob Ferguson, who had pledged to honor general wage increases of 5% over the next two years but is now proposing 24 unpaid furlough days over the next two years instead to help close the state’s $16 billion budget shortfall. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)

Washington state industries feel the sting of new tariffs
Seattle and the state are beginning to feel the heat from President Trump’s tariffs — including a 125% levy on Chinese imports. China is Washington’s largest trade partner. The state’s economy is also among the most trade-dependent in the nation, with more than 40% of jobs tied to international commerce, Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said in a statement. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios Visuals)

Washington lawmakers are considering rent stabilization again. Would it solve renters’ problems?
On April 3, advocates…hosted a tiny press conference at the Hive, a branch of the Spokane Public Library, to show their support for statewide rent stabilization. Lawmakers in Olympia are currently considering the idea — again — via House Bill 1217 and its companion Senate Bill 5222. About 40% of Washingtonians currently rent their homes, and they have “zero protections right now about how high their rent can go,” says state Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-West Seattle, one of the main sponsors of the bill. Continue reading at The Inlander. (Young Kwak)

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Axios
Washington state industries feel the sting of new tariffs
U.S. starts monitoring immigrants’ social media for antisemitism

Bellingham Herald
‘Global race for AI dominance’ could start at Eastern WA nuclear site
US, China in back-and-forth trade war. How tariffs impact Washington state
Jury finds city of Bellingham responsible for damages in handling of former officer’s abuse

Capital Press
Trump takes aim at states’ climate change laws
U.S. strawberry exports hit record levels in 2024
Trump raises tariffs on China, pauses tariffs on the rest
Oregon wildfire map may be swapped for voluntary incentives

Columbian
Seasonal water releases for young salmon start at Bonneville Dam amid national political turbulence

The Daily News
WA draft transgender athlete rules move to nonbinding, as schools in Cowlitz County, more vote

Everett Herald
Lynnwood invites public to Community Open House
Everett releases complete draft of comprehensive plan update
Snohomish County Health Department unveils new mobile health van
Drought advisory issued for Snohomish County and six other counties
Highway 529 NB to close for paving Friday night through Monday morning
Opinion: Trade war will make us hotter, dirtier and poorer
Editorial: Little park at Martha Lake an example of success

Indian Country Today
Get ready for dirty toilets, closed facilities and fewer firefighters

The Inlander
Washington lawmakers are considering rent stabilization again. Would it solve renters’ problems? (Alvarado)

News Tribune
Has a Tacoma wastewater plant threatened this endangered species?
Federal jury awards $25M to man who lost his leg after Pierce County jail stay
Controversial homeless village near Spanaway Lake clears another legal challenge
Opinion: Washington’s supported living caregivers desperately need raises from the legislature

New York Times
A rural WA sheriff fights the state’s immigration law
House Passes G.O.P. Budget After Conservative Revolt Collapses
House Votes to Curb National Injunctions, Targeting Judges Who Thwart Trump

Olympian
WA libraries sound alarm after feds cancel $4M grant: ‘Downright cruel’
US, China in back-and-forth trade war. How tariffs impact Washington state

Puget Sound Business Journal
Microsoft reportedly looks to lay off middle managers
How Boeing’s deliveries in Q1 shaped up after a rough 2024
Trump announces 90-day tariff pause. Here’s what it means.

Seattle Medium
Port of Seattle Alerts Individuals Affected By August 2024 Cyberattack
Seattle Joined Nationwide ‘Hands Off’ Protests Against Government Overreach

Seattle Times
Federal funding pulled from WA state libraries
Meta faces FTC trial with Instagram, WhatsApp breakup at risk
Hospitals warn WA budget plans would deal them a financial hit (Fitzgibbon)
WA union marches into state Capitol as budget bargaining boils over (Scott, Morgan, Parshley)
Trump’s tariffs could hit Seattle-area costly home remodeling projects
Software company inflated rents across Washington, new lawsuit alleges
Editorial: Religious freedom must be maintained during protests (Salomon)
Opinion: Federal SAVE Act is the latest attempt to erode voting rights

Skagit Valley Herald
Update given on man’s ICE detainment

Spokesman Review
Federal cuts endanger ‘critical’ safety programs for Alaska’s commercial fishermen
Traffic cameras on I-90 near Idaho state line will mail speeding notices instead of tickets
Adams County sheriff opposes Washington’s ‘sanctuary’ law in heated congressional hearing
Harvest Hills wind project will seek approval from the state rather than wait for Whitman County ordinance
A WSU student’s international visa was revoked in what’s likely the latest regional fallout from Trump’s crackdown on campus protests

Tri-City Herald
WA Legislature targets $134M for 2nd CBC dorm, arts center + other Tri-City projects

Washington Post
Tariffs pushed U.S. uncomfortably close to a financial crisis
Trump eased one trade war, but another may just be getting started
House GOP expected to move ahead on Trump’s tax, immigration bill

WA State Standard
New Washington law recognizes two Islamic holidays (Trudeau, Salahuddin)
Hunters, anglers and tribes see win in Ferguson’s Fish and Wildlife Commission picks
Protest erupts at WA Capitol, as outraged state workers slam Ferguson over furlough plan (Thomas, Jinkins)
Opinion: Expanding a Washington tax credit could be a prescription to help lower-income patients

Wenatchee World
Chelan County grapples with $4M deficit
Court blocks legal aid cuts – but uncertainty remains for nonprofits
Douglas County PUD receives $1.5 million grant for 3-mile distribution line

Yakima Herald-Republic
State, federal cuts leave unanswered questions for wildfire season
Yakima plans two town hall meetings to get feedback on city budget

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FOX 13 (FOX)
WA budget kickback? Ex-Gov. Inslee advisor tied to $500k allocation

KING 5 TV (NBC)
State employees make their concerns heard in Capitol (Pedersen)

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
WA Superintendent Reykdal resists federal DEI order
Some fire-prone communities in WA are getting more help
Dozens enter Washington State Capitol, protesting budget cuts

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Harrell to unveil makeover of iconic intersection at Pike Place Market
Tariff uncertainty rattles Seattle auto repair shops: ‘Wait and see’
Detained youth to no longer face prison riot charges in new Washington bill
WSDOT tests speed cameras on I-5, I-90 to curb collisions and improve safety

KUOW Public Radio
Washington schools chief says no to Trump, yes to DEI

KXLY (ABC)
Washington lawmakers debate increasing property taxes to bring in more money (Pedersen)
Domestic violence investigation leads Spokane Police to uncover hundreds of child porn materials on man’s phone

NW Public Radio
Washington’s state library just lost federal funding — here’s what that means
‘A humanitarian crisis’: Legal aid for unaccompanied minors slashed in Washington state

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Skagit, Whatcom home sales up overall in Q1
How to help the families impacted by the ICE raid at Mt. Baker Roofing Company

MyNorthwest
Dozens enter Washington State Capitol, protesting budget cuts
Swiping left or right on a dating app could soon cost money with new tax (Davis)
Frustration grows as lawmakers feud over Washington’s property tax cap (Pedersen)
Washington Democrats ditch wealth tax, promise ‘tools’ instead—But what are they? (Pedersen, Stonier, Fitzgibbon)
Delaying Seattle World Cup games? State senator fears immigration policies could affect dates (Dhingra)

Washington Observer
Interesting tweaks at the fiscal deadline (Lovelett, Berg, Entenman, Frame, Dhingra, Salomon, Ramos. Chapman, Shewmake, Slatter)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, TRANSIT, WEATHER, ROAD WORK: Thursday info

Wednesday, April 9

Washington Superintendent pushes back against federal civil rights certification request
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal responded on Tuesday to a letter sent last week by the Department of Education. He said Washington had already submitted the mandatory long-standing federal requirements and called the Department’s decision to require a re-certification process in the middle of the funding award period “unusual.” “We will not sign additional certifications that lack authority, lack clarity, or are an assault on the autonomy of states and local school districts by misapplying a higher education admissions case. It would be irresponsible to do so,” he said. Continue reading at KXLY. (KXLY)

Dementia care facilities would have to meet new state standards under WA bill
Washington lawmakers are looking at requiring assisted living facilities to be certified to take care of people with dementia. Senate Bill 5337, sponsored by Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, would require the Department of Social and Health Services to create, manage and enforce a certification process for licensed assisted living facilities. “This bill is around supporting people as they age and supporting families and giving the Department of Social and Health Services the tools they need for that work,” Orwall said. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Getty Images)

Sound Transit’s looming money crunch prompts a request in Olympia
Sound Transit, short on money to reach promised destinations in West Seattle, Ballard and Everett, might eventually borrow billions of dollars that need not be fully repaid until the 22nd century. The agency doesn’t have a specific plan to issue bonds with a 75-year term. But a bill in the Legislature would give Sound Transit this unusual financing tool — an acknowledgment of a looming cash-flow crunch in coming decades. Continue reading at Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert)

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Axios
What a tariff recession might look like
Port fights Seattle’s SoDo housing plan
Seattle may tighten rules on late-night clubs after shootings

Bellingham Herald
PeaceHealth employees say changes to hospital’s health insurance limiting access to care

Capital Press
Farmworker housing bill freed from legislative deadlines
Washington wolf report: Fewer wolves, more mauled cattle, no westward movement

Columbian
‘Clark County’s job market has seen slow but steady growth over the last year’: Building developments bring boost

Courier-Herald
Despite Olympia budget drama, hope is not lost for journalism grant proposal (Liias, Robinson)

Everett Herald
Edmonds mayor talks fiscal emergency at Q&A
Books behind bars: A personal mission for change
Providence Swedish opens two new facilities in Everett, Edmonds
Open house offers peek into proposed Granite Falls bridge project
Comment: Loss of funding for homeless youth would be costly

International Examiner
From Dirt, Grow Lotuses: 50 years after Saigon’s fall, the healing continues

Kent Reporter
Reykdal releases statement about federal efforts to control schools

Kitsap Sun
Are Washington’s kids all right? Report ranks best, worst states for children’s health
Kitsap County appoints attorney with city, county experience as next district court judge

News Tribune
Tacoma receives ethics complaint about mayor’s paid trip to Israel. What’s next?
Opinion: Puyallup schools are underfunded despite public support. The legislature must act

New York Times
NOAA Staffing Cuts Threaten Years of Salmon Harvests

Olympian
WA e-bike rebate program to launch April 9. How to apply for the discount of up to $1,200

Port Townsend Leader
Leak sheds light on plan for hospital alliance

Puget Sound Business Journal
Trump’s trade war casts shadow on CRE
How will American manufacturers factor tariffs into their prices?
Wells Fargo sees signs ‘business sector is teetering’ amid tariff woes

Seattle Medium
Seattle Soars At 19th Place In 2025 World’s Best Cities Rankings
FAME Housing Breaks Ground On BryantManor South To Expand Affordable Housing In Seattle
Black Firefighters Disputed Property Sale Reveals Deeper Lessons On Power, Planning, And Trust In Nonprofits

Seattle Times
WA e-bike rebate program now accepting applications
WA schools superintendent resists Trump’s DEI order
Washington puts restrictions on lethal chemical used in suicides
After Trump cuts, utility bill help for poorer WA residents uncertain
Sound Transit’s looming money crunch prompts a request in Olympia (Liias)
WA faces drought emergency for a third year after middling snowpack
Editorial: Bills requested by WA insurance commissioner bypass transparency
Opinion: If we gut science, where will the discoveries of the future come from?

Spokesman Review
Ferguson names three to Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission
Tariff worry boosts Spokane-area car sales: ‘Buyers want to get ahead’
Baumgartner aims to transform college sports with bill that would dissolve NCAA
State lawmakers demand immediate mitigation for game farm contamination in letter to WDFW director
A WSU student’s international visa was revoked in what’s likely the latest regional fallout from Trump’s crackdown on campus protests
‘It’s OK to have these conversations safely’: Spokane Police shifts how it interacts with demonstrators to be more engaging, conversational
Opinion: We can’t go back: Fund the community reinvestment program

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
WSF seeks feedback on two-boat schedule rewrite
Water taxi midday sailings on the line in Legislative budget negotiations (Alvarado)

Washington Post
China, E.U. retaliate as U.S. tariffs set in
Trump’s tariffs could get in the way of his ‘big, beautiful bill’
E.U. imposes up to 25% levy on U.S. goods, in first swing at Trump’s tariffs

WA State Standard
Ecology declares third year of drought for Yakima Basin
Washington’s Cantwell pushes plan to rein in Trump’s tariff power
Hospitals warn Legislature’s budget plans would deal them a financial hit (Fitzgibbon)
Dementia care facilities would have to meet new state standards under WA bill (Orwall)
As Ferguson details budget concerns, Washington legislators see mixed signals (Robinson)
Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M (Fey, Liias)

Wenatchee World
New program aims to fill funding gap for Wenatchee Valley homeowners
Governor renominates Palisades rancher to Fish and Wildlife commission
Chelan County PUD plans capacity improvements as Manson substation nears limit

Yakima Herald-Republic
Ecology declares third year of drought for Yakima Basin

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Washington stands to lose ‘among the most’ from Trump tariffs, Sen. Murray says

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
UW students’ visas revoked without notice due to new federal policies
New e-bike rebate programs start up in Tacoma and Washington state
Washington law signed banning chemical often used in suicides, honoring teenager

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
LIST: These bills signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson
Washington giving out $4M in instant rebates to buy e-bikes
UW, Seattle U say student visas canceled by federal government without notice
Port commissioners say tariffs threaten state with job losses, higher consumer costs
Port of Seattle challenges approval of workforce housing project in SODO with appeal
Washington agriculture at risk as officials declare drought emergency in Yakima Basin
Senator Murray warns Trump’s tariffs could severely impact Washington state’s economy

KUOW Public Radio
As Canadians take staycations, WA tourism could struggle
14 student visas revoked at UW, Seattle University, and Gonzaga
Sen. Maria Cantwell says there is bipartisan support to rein Trump’s tariffs
Washington state spud farmers will be mashed by Trump’s tariffs, Sen. Murray warns

KXLY (ABC)
Local businesses feel the pinch of steel and aluminum tariffs
Federal government revokes two international student visas at Gonzaga
Washington Superintendent pushes back against federal civil rights certification request
Domestic violence investigation leads Spokane Police to uncover hundreds of child porn materials on man’s phone
SPD introduces new team aimed at protecting First Amendment activity and enhancing community engagement

NW Public Radio
New project maps Washington’s local media landscape

Web

Cascadia Daily News
WSDOT will install speed cameras on I-5 in Skagit
Get a cheap or free commuter e-bike with WSDOT rebate program, opening April 9
Whatcom, Skagit drought conditions have improved; other counties face emergencies

Cascade PBS
WA agency tightens workplace safety rules for student learners
Trump admin’s $84M clawback could sink Grays Harbor levee plan

InvestigateWest
Washington’s Yakima County represents breaking point in state’s public defender crisis

MyNorthwest
Start a prison riot? Juveniles can’t be charged with igniting mass violence (Wilson)
GOP leaders praise governor Ferguson’s tax stance: ‘Finally, a Democrat who gets it’
‘Cruel and wrong’: UW, Gonzaga among colleges where student visas revoked by Trump administration

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, WEATHER, ROAD WORK, TRANSIT: Wednesday info
REMINDER: Parks Board hearing Thursday on newest summer-hours proposal for Alki Beach, Don Armeni, more

Tuesday, April 8

How could President Trump’s 25% foreign auto tariff impact WA drivers? Experts explain
The auto industry is bracing for changes after President Donald Trump announced a 25% foreign auto tariff, claiming that it would cause factories to move production back to the United States, ushering in a golden era for the U.S. economy. Experts explain how this could impact – positive and negative – Washington drivers – regardless of where their vehicle was made. KIRO 7 News spoke with management at Fix Auto Tacoma South. Continue reading at KIRO. (KIRO)

Washington puts restrictions on lethal chemical used in suicides
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill Monday restricting the sale of a lethal chemical used in dozens of deaths by suicide. Tyler’s Law, named in honor of Tyler Schmidt, a 15-year-old boy from Camas, Clark County, who died by ingesting the chemical, bans the sale of sodium nitrite in concentrations over 10%. The chemical, sold as a powder, is used at low levels of purity as a meat preservative, but in high concentrations it can kill. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)

New center providing comprehensive youth services in Spokane
Toni Lodge, CEO of The NATIVE Project, beamed as she introduced a new four-story children’s health center in Spokane, a crowning achievement for an organization that started with $100 nearly 40 years ago and was now unveiling a $12 million centerpiece of community pride. Speaking at the March 21 grand opening of The NATIVE Project’s Children and Youth Services Center, Lodge expressed her appreciation for both the moment and the future. Continue reading at Indian Country Today. (Nika Bartoo-Smith)

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Aberdeen Daily World
500 in Ocean Shores join nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests

Axios
How federal cuts are hitting Seattle

Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County stands to lose millions as U.S.-Canada trade war intensifies
Guide to the Washington state protections for transgender and gender non-conforming folks

Capital Press
Pistachio harvest expected to be largest ever in 2025-26
Southwest Washington farmers mark milestone in reaching new customers
USDA: Small bumps for Northwest wheat, corn planting; small drops for barley, hay

Columbian
Program offering free books for families at risk due to Washington’s budget deficit

The Daily News
LCC vocational center returns to proposed WA Capital budgets
Famous or infamous on I-5? Uncle Sam billboard property is being sold

Everett Herald
Edmonds is set to revisit its landmark tree ordinance
WaPo Comment: The struggle to guide masculinity of boys, young men

Indian Country Today
New center providing comprehensive youth services in Spokane

The Inlander
How can you prepare for a recession? A Spokane credit union and nonprofit share tips as Washington is already facing a rainy day

Kitsap Sun
New lane and stoplight at Kingston Ferry Terminal aims to relieve constant traffic jams
Employers added 228k jobs in March amid tariffs, DOGE cuts: What is WA unemployment rate?

News Tribune
56 units of housing to remain affordable thanks to Pierce County investment
Planned schoolyard overhaul in Tacoma on pause with anticipated federal funding cut
Proposed WA tax on social media platforms would fund support for youth behavioral health (Callan)

Peninsula Daily News
Health officer: Disease numbers low, but cuts affecting programs

Seattle Times
Washington puts restrictions on lethal chemical used in suicides
With phones banned, WA school district keeps kids busy with real life
Opinion: Cuts to WA hospitals will hurt children statewide
Editorial: Giving striking workers unemployment is a risk WA can’t take (Riccelli, Bronoske)

Spokesman Review
Washington wolf population declines slightly for first time in 16 years
Washington school sports authority will not change policy on transgender student athletes
Baumgartner, in bipartisan letter, asks Trump to continue protections for Ukrainian refugees
Two international students at Gonzaga had their visas revoked. The university wasn’t notified.
‘Shortchanging communities’: Lawmakers rip Trump, RFK after staff who administered ‘critical’ heating assistance program fired

Tri-City Herald
More cuts for Richland schools. These positions are being eliminated next year

Washington Post
Americans are losing interest in electric cars, polling shows
Justice Dept. says it will stop enforcement against cryptocurrency fraud
Trump tariffs conjure specter of Smoot-Hawley Act, a Depression-era blunder
Trump wants to build a new economy with tariffs but faces a big obstacle: Himself

WA State Standard
Washington’s wolf count declines for first time in 16 years
Washington restricts lethal chemical previously sold on Amazon
Dementia care facilities would have to meet new state standards under WA bill (Orwall)
Inflation worries drive WA lawmakers to jack up I-5 bridge borrowing plan by $900M (Fey, Liias)

Wenatchee World
Addressing a housing crisis | Regulations, density, and possible solutions
Confluence Health using AI to improve health care in rural Washington

Yakima Herald-Republic
In Yakima, more than 1,300 protesters call on Trump, Musk to keep hands off democracy, programs

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Washington bans substance used in suicides
UW: Federal government cancels student visas without notice
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs 14 new bills into Washington law. Here’s what they are
Washington lawmakers consider cutting off funding for Columbia River Gorge management agency

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Lawmakers advance bill to raise price of Discover Pass
Senate committee to discuss Washington bill to cap rent increases
How could President Trump’s 25% foreign auto tariff impact WA drivers? Experts explain
Man charged with hate crime after burning, spreading feces on Pride flag outside Seattle elementary

KOMO 4 TV (ABC)
Proposed bill would raise Washington’s property tax cap from 1% to 3%
Port commissioners say tariffs threaten state with job losses, higher consumer costs

KNKX Public Radio
Researchers look to larvae for answers about Washington’s most lucrative fishery

KXLY (ABC)
Applications for WSDOT e-bike rebate program open this week
Spokane Riverkeeper sues Purina Mills over stormwater runoff
Spokane gas prices rise 22 cents, but relief may be coming as oil prices drop
Real ID deadline approaching: Do you have what you need to fly this summer?

NW Public Radio
US Forest Service employees return to work after mass terminations

Web

Cascadia Daily News
Bellingham gas prices jump up, but likely won’t last

MyNorthwest
WA Senate praises bipartisanship after unanimously passing $7.3 capital budget (Trudeau)
Last minute Washington bills ban flavored tobacco and nicotine, add $2 cigarette hike (Reeves)
Rep. Newhouse backs school board’s Title IX complaint over WA’s ‘unacceptable’ trans athlete policies

The Urbanist
Washington’s E-bike Rebate Program Launches Wednesday (Shewmake)

Washington Observer
The most fun deadline—for us anyway (Alvarado, Macri, Robinson, Wellman, Riccelli, Fitzgibbon, Lovelett, Wilson, Nobles)

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC, ROAD WORK, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Tuesday info
UPDATE: West Seattle low bridge closes ‘briefly’ to all users for repair work
ONE MONTH TO GO: Much-delayed deadline nears for REAL ID compliance
WATER TAXI: Spring/summer schedule starts Saturday. Here’s the plan for later night runs

Monday, April 7

Thousands gather in Everett to say ‘Hands Off!’ to Trump
Thousands of residents gathered at the Snohomish County campus Saturday in downtown Everett to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Saturday’s event in Everett was among more than 1,400 other ‘Hands Off!’ demonstrations across the nation. Organized by Snohomish County Indivisible, a local chapter of a worldwide democracy movement, the protest was in response to what they say is an attack on democracy in America. Continue reading at The Herald. (Aaron Kennedy)

Trump administration ends some USAID contracts providing lifesaving aid, officials say
The Trump administration has notified the World Food Program and other partners that it has terminated some of the last remaining lifesaving humanitarian programs across the Middle East, a U.S. official and a U.N. official told The Associated Press on Monday. The projects were being canceled “for the convenience of the U.S. Government” at the direction of Jeremy Lewin, a top lieutenant at Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency whom the Trump administration appointed to oversee and finish dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development, according to a letter sent to USAID partners and viewed by the AP. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Washington challenges Trump election executive order
Washington filed a lawsuit Friday against the Trump administration challenging the president’s attempt to impose federal control over elections. The lawsuit, filed jointly with Oregon in the Western District of Washington, is at least the fifth challenge to President Donald Trump’s March 25 executive order. On Thursday, a collection of 19 states filed a similar lawsuit against Trump’s order, which would require citizens to provide evidence of citizenship when registering to vote and require that all mail ballots be received by Election Day to be counted. As he announced the lawsuit, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said the case is “narrow in focus and broad in its importance.” Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Mitchell Roland)